Facts About Uganda

 Facts About Uganda : Uganda has got more things to know about before visiting the country and below are some information about the county

Official language

The official language which is used in Uganda is well known as English language, however Uganda has many other languages are commonly spoken around Uganda include; Luganda in central region and Swahili is also spoken by many Ugandans.

Many other tribes exist in Uganda which has over 56 tribes and the country is also known for their diversity. Tourists during their tours around their culture and way of life.

Climate of Uganda

Uganda experience tropical climate and equatorial climate in different parts of the country. There are two dry sessions and two rainy seasons experience during the year in the country.

The dry season in Uganda is experienced in the months of june, july, Otober December, this time of the year is considered as the best time for visiting the pearl of Africa.

The rainy season in Uganda on the other hand is experienced around march, April and May as well-known as in November. During this time of the year, fewer tourists visit the country for safaris.

Longest river in the world

Uganda is also where the longest river starts from in the all world can be found and this is the river Nile which flows in different parts of the world. Along the river Nile a lot of activities are carried out such as Boat cruise, bungee jumping, white water rifting, water tubing among others.

Uganda has got many facts about it when it comes on the tourism sector, Uganda has been ranked one of the best destinations thus obtaining the name “pearl of Africa” more Uganda provides great and massive attractions and beautiful sceneries that will just make your trip memorable.

More facts, Uganda’s wildlife is quite abroad with many species of mammals, however, this article talks about some Uganda wildlife facts you need to know before embarking on Uganda safari

 Uganda has got more mammal species

Uganda has got more than 350 mammal species from different national park; game reserves of different sizes. They range from the larger mammals. Elephants, Gorillas, lions, Buffaloes, to small ones like Rats, moles, and shrew. However, mammals are grouped into three categories such as primates, gorillas, chimpanzee, monkeys baboons  and more of carnivores  which leopards, African wildcats, cheetahs and more . Herbivorous include; Buffaloes, elephants, Giraffes, and more.

Ugandan has the highest percentage of mountain Gorillas in the world

 These are the most attracting species with welcoming behaviors which are found in Bwindi impenetrable national park in south-western Uganda on Ugandan safaris.

The mountain gorrillas attract thousands of people from different parts of the world who travel to Uganda competing for Gorilla trekking. Currently Uganda has less 1065 mountain Gorillas individuals are left in the world and its well-known that most attractive mountain gorrillas reside in Bwindi impenetrable national park.

More so, gorillas are critically endangered and are greatly threatened by poaching, diseases and human encroachment. One to be able to meet up with these species, you need to obtain gorilla trekking permits in order to engage in an incredible experience.

Uganda has over 1000 bird species

According to tourism sector statistics, Uganda is said to be the paradise for birdwatchers and hosts over 1000 birds species with 80% of the continent and 12% of the total population in the world.

List of birds of Uganda; Maccoa duck, tufted duck, red billed duck, common pochard, white-faced, white-backed duck, Egyptian goose, African pygmy, Hartlaub’s  mentioned but few.

Best visited areas in Uganda

 Murchison falls national park is more visited globally according to the statists because of its beautiful sceneries which include; waterfalls. Mammals, bird species and not forgetting its  amazing accommodation on shores of river Nile.

Queen Elizabeth national park being the second visited area  home rich of diversity of wildlife with over 95 mammals species and over 600birds species as well as primates  which include chimpanzee among others. It is located in south-western Uganda, approximately 5 to 6 hours’ drive from Uganda capital city to its destination. The park sounds more attractive because of the kikorogoro equator constructed on the safaris destination.  Queen Elizabeth national park remains the best because of rare lion climbing worldwide and high number of hippos, herds of elephants, and buffaloes among others.

Bwindi impenetrable national park is the top tourist primate destination to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in the world, because is a home to half remaining mountain gorillas in the world about 650 individuals are found in Bwindi of the total of 1065 individuals. The park is located in the southern region of Uganda.

Lake Mburo national park is top tourist game park well known for zebras, imapalas and with the most bird species on the ground. The park has the uniques activities like the Horse riding which is not common in other national park and it’s the closest game park to the capital city of Uganda and not forgetting being close to the president’s home in kiruhura district.

Still on the facts of Uganda on Ugandan safaris, it’s the most hospitable country worldwide because of the different tribes who provide culture experiences to tourists who come to Uganda and visit different regions with different tribes of people. The Ugandan foods has also attracted people worldwide who travel to have food from different cultures and such foods can be found in hotels, culture heritage sites like, Ewaffe culture centre, ndere gardens culture center all found in the heart of Uganda, central region.

Uganda has got beautiful mountains like mountain Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, mount Muhavura among others which has attracted most hikers from different continents thus making Uganda shine more.

Uganda’s best wilderness on the continent

Uganda as a country, sounds like one of the top and attractive wildlife adventures on African safaris. More so, Uganda is gifted with many broad species of wildlife species found in various parts of the country. Although, mountain gorillas in Uganda are the signature of the country’s wildlife and the most viewed by foreign tourists.

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